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Mon, 01/05/2015

Rev. Msgr. Donald Enzweiler

Memorial Saint John NeumannPhysical sickness, physical disease, is a plague, an unwelcome affliction.
It reduces the quality of life, causes hardship and suffering,
puts a strain on human relationships, forces the issue of... Read more

Feast of the EpiphanyNow that you’re here, you can stay.
Here in church, I mean.
I’m feeling generous today.
Since you’ve taken the time to get here
it would seem inhospitable for me to ask you to leave.
And if I... Read more

Saturday before EpiphanyThe word “manifestation” means
a perceptible, outward, or visible expression; a public demonstration of purpose;
something readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sight.... Read more

Memorial Saints Basil and GregoryI ate a bowl of Cheerios this morning for breakfast. My hunger was satisfied.
But to tell you the truth, I don’t remember how they tasted.
I know it happened….at 5:15 a.m. I sat at the... Read more

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin MaryIt’s New Year’s Eve.
The year 2014 has come to an end.
The year 2015 is born.
The church gathers us together to celebrate our faith.
We are a people who believe: God works in our world.... Read more

The 7th Day Octave of ChristmasHuman beings have been and will always be of great concern to God.
The underlying desire of God is for us to have the fullness of life.
This life can only be experienced in and through a... Read more